Copyright Infringement in Fashion & Art: Banksy vs Guess Case

Copyright Infringement and Defenses The current issue around Guess's unlawful use of Banksy's artwork has sparked discussion regarding copyright violations in the fields of fashion and art. This discussion explores whether Guess's use of Banksy's artwork violates his copyright, as well as what would need to be established and potential defenses that may be put out if he were to file a lawsuit. It's possible that Guess violated someone's copyright by using Banksy's artwork without their consent. The exclusive rights to their works, including those for reproduction, distribution, and exhibition, are granted to art